Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This easy-to-make banana bread yields one delicious loaf and is perfect for a cozy treat.

Ingredients

• 3/8 cup (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2-3 over-ripe bananas, depending on size
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Procedure

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper, or grease and flour it.
2. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and mix until fully combined.
4. Mix in the bananas (whole if using a mixer; mash first if mixing by hand).
5. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring just until combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.